University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
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Tigers Drop Non-Conference Match To Tennessee
Oct 12, 1999 | Women's Volleyball
Oct. 5, 1999
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis (7-11, 1-4) Tigers battled back in the second game from a 14-9 deficit to win 16-14, but were unable to maintain the emotion and momentum of the moment, dropping the next two games in their sixth consecutive loss to Tennessee (10-7, 3-1) in the first meeting of the two schools since 1990.
Tennessee came out and hit .462 in the first game, downing 14 kills with just two hitting errors in a 15-6 win. Memphis battled the opening of the second game, and the two teams were tied at 3-3 before the Tennessee offense stalled at 14 points and an excited Memphis team and crowd rallied for a 16-14 win.
The Lady Vols regrouped, hitting .349 in the third game while Memphis hit .135, committing 11 hitting errors to Tennessee's three errors.
Four Tigers hit double-digit kills: Rosie Glenn with 13, Ginger Garrett with 12, Lindsay Bax with 11 and Sarah Wengler with 10.
Jennifer Elliott led the Lady Vols with 17 kills and 20 digs.
The Lady Vols closed out the win with a 15-5 fourth game, handing Memphis their sixth consecutive loss heading into Conference USA road competition at South Florida, Friday, and at Houston, Sunday.
